Cairo International Airport witnessed a significant increase in daily operational activity yesterday, Saturday, January 31, 2026, recording a total of 714 flights carrying 105,410 passengers, according to official statistics issued by the Operations Sector at Cairo International Airport. This reflects the efficiency of the operational system and its ability to accommodate the growing volume of flights and passenger traffic.
The data indicated that international traffic accounted for the largest share of total operations, with the airport recording 558 international flights carrying 91,388 passengers, including 46,971 departing passengers and 44,417 arriving passengers. Meanwhile, domestic flights reached 126, carrying a total of 14,022 passengers. Operational activity also included 30 special and cargo flights without passengers, within certain operational categories.
In light of these high traffic volumes, Cairo International Airport announced that it had raised its operational readiness level across all sectors, while reinforcing manpower and intensifying coordination among all entities operating within the airport. These measures aim to ensure smooth operations, facilitate departure and arrival procedures, and maintain the highest standards of safety, security, and service quality for passengers.
This performance comes as part of the sustainable growth indicators witnessed by Cairo International Airport, further strengthening its position as a regional aviation hub. It also reflects the ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Civil Aviation to develop airport infrastructure, increase operational capacity, and enhance the quality of services provided to passengers in line with international standards.
According to the official Facebook page of the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation
